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If you're looking for impartial advice on product selection and application, we can help. Our FREE technical advice line is there for you when you need it. There is a wealth of experience and technical knowledge here at ATP ready for you to take advantage of. You'll find the experts within our business that will work with you to understand the specific requirements to every job, project, and workplace application. All of our measurement solutions are there to make things easier for you.
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In this section, you'll find helpful advice on how to maximise the potential of your instruments. Read about some of the frequently asked questions posed to ATP below.
Calibration Weights for Weighing Scales
By regularly checking your weighing scale’s accuracy with a calibration weight, you can begin to understand the inaccuracy of your weighing scale at specific points of measurement. This will greatly improve the integrity of your measurements.
Water and Dust Ingression On Weighing Scales
Weighing scales are increasingly used in harsh working environments. If you’re working in industry, or your weighing scale is portable, the likelihood is that your weighing application will require the scale to be protected against the ingress of dust and water.
Calibration and Calibration Certificates
Calibrating your instruments is very important. In today’s industry, more instruments are being used without firstly being checked for traceable accuracy.
How To Measure Light And Lux Levels
It’s vitally important to know how to measure light & Lux levels in the workplace; bad lighting can be hugely detrimental to your business.
Food Temperature And Food Safety
Frequent food temperature and safety checks are fundamental to the safe operation of food businesses. Some foods will become dangerous if maintained at the wrong temperature.
The Different Types Of Thermometer And Their Use
There are many different types of thermometer available on the market. Whether you’re ensuring your catering establishment complies with health & safety regulations, monitoring room or outdoor temperatures at the workplace, choosing a thermometer for a medical kit, or taking critically important industrial measurements, it’s vitally important to choose the right thermometer(s) to suit your intended application(s).
Considerations When Using An Infrared Thermometer
There are several considerations to acknowledge when using infrared thermometers – it’s not as simple as some suppliers would have you believe. It’s not point, pull the trigger, read the measurement.
What Is Infrared Technology?
Infrared technology is increasingly present in mainstream industrial applications. It's important to understand what infrared technology is - infrared thermal imaging cameras and infrared thermometers are an invaluable, affordable tool for businesses specialising in transportation, construction, environmental monitoring, electrical installation, and security.